Navy.ca's Fallen Comrades

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

God has given such brave soldiers to this Crown that, if they do not frighten our neighbours, at least they prevent us from being frightened by them.

- Elizabeth I, 1533 - 1603

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Meritorious Service Medal

Today in Military History

February 5

1840:

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor, born

1917:

German response to USA breaking diplomatic relations: "The struggle is for our existance. For us there can be no retreat."

1941:

Hitler turns against Russia. Nazi Germany's fate is then sealed.

1993:

Army.ca comes online as the Canadian Army Home Page

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